Newer house in gated beach community with open floor plan, fenced back yard with private pool that can be heated for a fee of $275/week (normally needed early Spring and late Fall), 6 lounge chairs, umbrella table, Gas Grill, palm trees with up lights.
Pool alarm to protect children, Keyless entry on front door, Garage keypad
SimpliSafe alarm on front door (optional use)
Well equipped kitchen with granite & stainless, 27 cf French door frig, with 2 ice makers, one in pull out freezer and one in door.
Very quiet dishwasher, glass top stove with convection option oven, Kitchen Aid blender, Crockpot, Electric griddle, lobster pot
Full size W/D, Garage with keypad, pool & beach chairs, umbrellas & toys
Short walk to beach (500 yards), private access with beach pavilion
Complimentary beach set up on our private beach (Seashells Beach)
3 king bdrms, 4th bdrm with twin over queen bunkbed + trundle
Walking distance to beachfront restaurants, centrally located to everything in Destin area. All rentals are Sat to Sat.
Unique Benefits
Gorgeous white sand beach, emerald water, Quiet Gated Community
Unique custom pool can be heated for fee of $275/week (normally needed March, April & late Fall), palm trees, 6 lounge chairs, umbrella table, Gas grill
You don't have to share your pool with strangers.
No stairs or elevator to haul luggage/groceries, pull right into garage
Walk to beach, outside shower, Gorilla wagon to pull beach stuff
Split bdrm design provides privacy for 2 couples
Bunk room will sleep 4 children or a couple in the queen bed
Close to restaurants, shopping, marina and water sports
Silver Sands Outlet Mall: largest in the country
Bike path across from beach, boardwalk on beach side for walking
Bike and golf cart rentals close by
Golf courses nearby, deep sea fishing best in the panhandle!
Supermarkets close by: Publix, Winn-Dixie, Super Walmart, Fresh Market, Whole Foods
Why Kids Love It
The Beach!!! The private heated pool!! (heat optional)
Arcade, laser tag, race car track!
Charter boats, dolphin cruise, dinner cruises, water sports
Pirate ship cruise especially for kids!
Big Kahuna Water Park!
Gulfarium 20 min away!
Area Information
Destin is the perfect family vacation destination:
Gorgeous white sand beach & emerald water
Great shopping: Silver Sands Outlet Mall, Destin Commons Mall, Harborwalk Village, Baytowne Wharf
Wonderful Restaurants
Deep sea fishing, boat rentals, water sports, harbor cruises, dolphin cruises, Pirate Ship Cruise, Big Kahuna Water Park
Gulfarium, Golf Courses, miniature golf, go carts, laser tag
Golf cart and bicycle rentals nearby
Attractions Within Walking Distance
The beach!!
Pompano Joe's beachfront restaurant
Captain Dave's beachfront restaurant
Kenny D's restaurant
Bike path along beach road
Walking path along beach
Dollar General (yes, our guests love that its so handy)
Alvin's Island Beachwear
Favorite Places To Eat
Pompano Joe's
Bayou Bill's Crab House
Crab Trap
Brotulas on the Harbor
Boshamps on the Harbor
Marina Cafe - early bird specials!
Harry T's at Harborwalk - best crab soup in Destin!
Louis Louis Santa Rosa
The Red Bar at Grayton Beach
Cafe 30A at Seaside Beach
Inside Scoop
Bayou Bill's Crab House
Dewey Destin Restaurant on the Harbor
790 on 98 for lunch specials
Amenities
Other Vacation Rental Amenities
Complimentary seasonal Beach Service (March-Oct)
Lobster Pot
Electric Griddle
Crockpot
Air Fryer oven
Coffee Grinder
Electric Mixer
Electric Knife
Drip Coffee Makers x 2
Keurig
4 slice toaster
Outside shower
Gas Grill on patio (propane provided)
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Rates
| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 30 - Dec 29 2024 | $1,575 | 7 nights | |||
Mar 15 - Apr 25 2025 | $2,975 | 7 nights | |||
Apr 26 - May 23 2025 | $2,800 | 7 nights | |||
May 24 - Aug 01 2025 | $4,893 | 7 nights | |||
Aug 02 - Sep 19 2025 | $2,800 | 7 nights |
Fees:
Refundable Security Depo: $250
Administrative Fee: $150
Optional pool heat: $275
Cleaning Fee: $250
Tax Rate: 12%
Notes:
Rates subject to change. Quotes good for 72 hrs
Ask about last minute discounts within 2 weeks of arrival
Minimum stay 7 nights, Sat to Sat
All Rentals are Sat to Sat.
Sleeps 10 people total, including up to 8 adults. Minimum age 25
Personal checks accepted or Credit cards per PayPal
Pool heat $275/week, normally needed early Spring and late Fall
Availability
Last updated December 14, 2024
Location
Hosted by Sherry & Mike Oxner
Member since 2018
Year purchased: 2007
About the host: Mike is a civil engineer and Sherry is an RN. We currently live in Dayton, OH but have also lived in CA, US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. All these places have beautiful beaches but none compares to Destin, FL. Mike lived in Pensacola as a child and Sherry grew up vacationing in Panama City Beach. We vacationed here when our 2 children were growing up. Now our 5 grandchildren love to vacation here as well.
Why this property? We loved the split floor plan and proximity to our private beach access. We wanted a pool and this house has one of the largest back yards in the neighborhood. Mike designed our pool to fit the back yard and still leave lots of room for a big patio.
We bought a 2 bdrm ocean view condo in 2001 but as our family grew, we needed a larger property. We thought we'd miss the ocean view but found we much prefer the privacy of a single family home with garage and private pool.
Destin is the perfect family vacation destination!
Speaks: English
Guestbook comments from the host:
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the beach?
500 yards, 7- 10 min walk
How large is the pool? Is it private?
20x21 feet with underwater benches in the corners. The private pool is in the backyard, for your use only.
How deep is the pool?
3 to 5 feet so no diving!
Can we book partial weeks?
All rentals are Sat to Sat
Do you provide beach service?
Yes, 2 reclining chairs & 1 umbrella on private Seashells beach only, 9-5 daily during season (March - Oct)
Do you provide a golf cart?
No but we have a discount code for DestinCarts. Please be advised there is no parking along the beach road.
Do local supermarkets deliver?
Yes and we advise to get your order in early for your preferred delivery time. Sat is changeover day for most rentals so can be very busy.
If we arrive before check-in time, what is there to do while we wait?
Go out to eat, go shopping at the outlet mall or go to public beach beside Pompano Joe's where there are facilities and free parking.
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Reviews
Samantha B.THE BEST TRIP EVER!!
We were so THANKFUL for this house and all the amenities included! Will stay again here for sure! The pool was GREAT with our kiddos! They enjoyed it the most along with we adults! Also, having two wagons and plenty of beach chairs to go around was nice as well! We didn’t have to buy anything once we arrived! Dollar general is very close and so is Walmart! The walk to the beach was just fine as well! Great place!
Stayed: August 2024 Submitted: August 11, 2024
Owner response
Samantha, thanks so much for your 5 star review! We set it up for our own extended family and are always happy to hear it works as well for our guests. You were wonderful guests and we hope to host you again next time! Sherry & Mike
Kim G.Exceptional family friendly vacation rental with everything you could possibly need for a vacation!
We had a great time staying at Mike and Sherry's vacation home. The location was perfect, in a very nice, quiet neighborhood. Beach was just a short walk and having chairs set up on the beach were perfect. Mike and Sherry's home has everything you could possibly need. The kitchen is fully equipped with lots of cookware, dishes, silverware and drinkware. The furniture was very comfortable for relaxing in the evenings. Also, the pool and pool area was amazing for hanging out and swimming! Also, Mike and Sherry are great hosts!! Sherry checked in periodically to make sure things were going good for us which was so nice. I would highly recommend staying here if looking for a place to stay in Destin!! Many nice restaurants to choose from. We had a great time and would stay again!
Stayed: May 2024 Submitted: June 17, 2024
Owner response
Kim, thanks for your 5 star review! We try hard to make the house a "home away from home" that works for everyone. Its always great to hear our guests agree! You are wonderful repeat guests and we hope to host you again soon. Thanks so much! Sherry & Mike
Andrea L. J.Sunny days Super location
Great home lots of ammenites, lots of garageroom and toys and carts includes. Kitchen. Was freatfor morning and late nite snacks. Pool was a wonderful place to return to for afternoon fun. Sonthesitare to rent this house. wonder Sherry and Mike were great from start to finish.
Stayed: June 2024 Submitted: June 16, 2024
Owner response
We are so happy your enjoyed your stay! Our hope is that the house will work for other families as well as it does for us. Our kids and grand kids all love going to Destin! We have 5 grandchildren who've been coming since they were babies and we keep adding more "kid stuff" as they grow. At one time we had 3 babies in cribs, thus the 3 sizes of cribs at the house! We hope to host you again soon! Thanks so much! Sherry & Mike
Andrea J.Sunny Days Super Stay
We just finished a 7 day stay and didn't want to leave. This house is equipped eitheverything you would have at home. There were 8 of us. 5 adults, 2 kids and 1 toddler. We ALL loved the pool after a morning at the beach. We lived the fact that there was a cart to take our extra items and toddler to the beach. All of the kitchen equipment that we would have used at our houses was available at this house. We even had pancakes on the griddle one morning. Another great fact is that the back door, which leads to the pool had an alarm and a 2nd deadbolt that was high and out of reach of our toddlers. All in all we lived the house. Hosts Sherri and Mike were very informative and kept in touch with us via email all through the process. Great house to staywhen at Miramar.
Stayed: June 2024 Submitted: June 16, 2024
Owner response
Andrea, thanks so much for your 5 star review! We are so happy the house worked well for your family. You were wonderful guests and we'd love to have you back again! Thanks! Sherry & Mike
Nancy B.Fabulous house and private pool!!
We had a great week in this beautiful home! Had all the amenities we needed and more. Bedrooms and bathrooms were spacious and very comfortable. Kitchen had every convenience for the family cook and grill master. Large garage with many beach items to use as well as a garage fridge for extras. Pool was fantastic and used sun up to sun down. Easy walk to the beach and having beach service was really nice. Owners were absolutely fantastic to work with from first booking to check out. They worked with us on some scheduling issues and we even got in a little early. Housekeeping crew did an excellent job prior to our arrival. No cleaning issues or concerns. Don't hesitate to book this home, you will not be disappointed!
Stayed: September 2023 Submitted: September 18, 2023
Owner response
Nancy, thanks so much for your 5 star review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hearing from you again! Thanks! Sherry & Mike
Tim L.If you are looking for a family friendly place close to the beach, you've found it!
The house has everything you need if you don't feel like going anywhere. If you do want to venture out then there are a lot of local restaurants that are close and family friendly. The pool is the perfect size for adults and kids to use without worrying about a deep end. The place is clean and big enough for the allotted amount of people. Kitchen is better than most homes. Everything you need to cook what you want is there. Book it before it's gone.
Stayed: April 2022 Submitted: May 23, 2022
Owner response
Tim, thanks for that wonderful review! We're so happy your family enjoyed the house and the pool, which is 3-5 feet deep. It works perfectly for our extended family and we love that it worked for your family too. We hope to hear from you again! Thanks so much! Sherry & Mike
Tammy M.Perfect Family Beach Vacation!!!
This home is a perfect family vacation destination. Fantastic layout and this home is the best stocked rental I have ever seen! The pool is lovely and a great extra for the kids! Short walk to the beach but the tools you need to make the transition easy are provided for you at the rental! You won't be disappointed! Sherry is extremely responsive and such a great hostess. We have stayed here with our family twice and wouldn't want to be anywhere else when we visit the Destin/Miramar Beach area!
Stayed: October 2021 Submitted: October 18, 2021
Owner response
Tammy, thanks so much for your wonderful review! You and your family are wonderful repeat guests and we look forward to hosting you again in the future! Thanks ! Sherry & Mike
Deborah B.Awesome home!
The lovely home has all the amenities you need! Best equipped kitchen I’ve been to on vacation! Short walk to beach. Pompano Joe’s and several other restaurants to enjoy within a fairly short walk. Awesome communication with owners with any questions we had during our stay. Pool was a nice size for our family and two grandsons.
Stayed: July 2021 Submitted: July 20, 2021
Owner response
Debi, you all were awesome guests and we'd love to have you back any time! Thanks so much for your wonderful review! We appreciate all your communication too. Hope to hear from you again! Sherry & Mike
Carey M.Exactly as pictured
We just spent a wonderful week at Sherry & Mike’s gorgeous home. The house was stocked with every imaginable item we possibly could have needed, including a huge selection of dishes, glasses, silverware, & small appliances for our family of 6. This location could easily accommodate a larger family, and the owners have have beds available for small children as well. The optional heated pool was an added bonus as we had some cool evenings. As for the location, the beautiful sugar white sand beach is about a 10 minute walk, which is made easier because the owners have a large wagon available to haul all the beach gear. Sherry was wonderful to work with & was very responsive within hours to any questions we had. We would not hesitate to rent from her again!
Stayed: October 2020 Submitted: November 01, 2020
Owner response
Thanks, Carey, for your wonderful review! We enjoyed hosting your family and would love to have you back any time! Its always good to hear our guests are happy with the house and the area. We love Destin and are excited to hear our guests do too. We hope to have you back again! Thanks! Sherry & Mike
Janet H.The Ideal Getaway Home for Sun & Beach
We and the kids had a fantastic week at Sherry and Mike's home in Miramar Beach. It was unseasonably hot, but the air and fans unobtrusively kept us cool between trips to the Surf Hut, Back Porch, Pepito's, and Pompano Joes. Lots of shopping and dining choices very nearby.Especially enjoyed during the hottest part of the day were the TV, streaming, and Wifi entertainment readily available. We are multi-return visitors here and always are impressed by the cleanliness and maintenance evident throughout the home. The house is ready for small children to adults with a fully equipped kitchen. It was great to have the security of a garage with remote in an gated community, close to the beach.A great visit to paradise, and we felt refreshed returning to the rat race when the vacation was over.
Stayed: September 2019 Submitted: October 13, 2019
Owner response
Janet, thanks so much for that wonderful review! You and your family have been wonderful repeat guests for the past 15 yrs, starting at our condo and now at the house. You have become great friends and we always love having you back! Thanks! Sherry & Mike
Bethanne M.Great place to stay!!!
We enjoyed our stay on August 10-17th 2019! The house was clean and had plenty of towels and amenities! We enjoyed the pool!! It was a short walk to the beach!!! We didn’t get to explore too many things since my hubby hurt his knee the night we left so he was confined to the house and only could do the pool!!! We are looking forward to returning next year!!!
Stayed: August 2019 Submitted: August 21, 2019
Owner response
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay but sorry to hear your husband hurt his knee! Glad he was able to enjoy the pool being right outside the back door. Hope he's doing better and we look forward to having you back again next year! Thanks! Sherry & Mike
Michelle M.Stunning Home
My family and I have stayed at this property several times and it never disappoints. The house is immaculately maintained, tastefully and comfortably furnished, and extremely well stocked. My three boys absolutely love the gorgeous private pool and all the beach toys available for our use. The house is walking distance to the beach and near great restaurants and shopping. The owners are great to work with and make every effort to ensure their guests have a fantastic experience. We plan to return as often as we can. I would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed: July 2019 Submitted: August 18, 2019
MWPerfect!
As a family of 8 with kids' ages ranging from 2-15, we have been searching for the ideal Florida rental for a few years now. This is defiantly it! Perfect location with beach accessibility and private pool. Not only are the accommodations clean, comfortable, roomy, and relaxing, but the customer service provided by the owners is above and beyond what we have had in the past. They truly go out of their way to ensure you have the best experience. Can't wait until next year!!
Stayed: July 2019 Submitted: July 19, 2019
Gerard J P.just what the Dr. Ordered
A beautiful property in a super location. Easy access to everything and the owners provide enough amenities to enable you to start your vacation immediately on arrival. The owners communications were top notch as were all furnishings, the bedding in particular! The private pool is such an amazing option to have at your disposal to just lounge in into the evening. We had a party of ten and nobody ever felt cramped or intruded on. I'd recommend it in a second!
Stayed: June 2019 Submitted: June 17, 2019
Nikki K.Perfect!
This home was great! The walk to the beach was easy and convenient. Pool was great for all the kids. Home was clean and updated. Plenty of space for us! The master bath was spacious and gorgeous! All amenities were great and appreciated. Over abundance of sand/beach toys! Owner emailed first day to make sure everything was up to par! Couldn’t of asked for a better vacation! Thanks
Stayed: October 2018 Submitted: November 04, 2018
Owner response
Thanks Nikki for your wonderful review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to having you back again. Thanks! Sherry & Mike
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Sleeps 10
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1685 sq. ft.
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